The NBA announced on Wednesday that LeBron James's number 6 Miami Heat jersey is the bestselling jersey worldwide. James features on the top of the list on global and domestic sales. Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose came second and LA Lakers' Kobe Bryant came third on the list.
"To know that so many people look up to me, so many kids, that's what means more than anything, that I continue to inspire the youth and they look at me as a role model," James told the Associated Press. "I understand, when you wear someone's jersey, you actually like believe in them. You believe they can do supernatural things. It's like an extension of our family and I really appreciate that."
"I've come a long way," he said. "I've grown as a basketball player and as a person off the floor in every aspect since 2010. I'm definitely humbled by it, appreciative. You always hear me say that I'm just a kid from Akron, and to be able to have this stature and that accomplishment, I think that's pretty cool."
Global NBA jersey sales for 2012-13 season, as per nba.com
LeBron James, Heat
Derrick Rose, Bulls
Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Kevin Durant, Thunder
Dwyane Wade, Heat
Carmelo Anthony, Knicks
Dwight Howard, Rockets (Lakers)
Deron Williams, Nets
Blake Griffin, Clippers
Rajon Rondo, Celtics
Steve Nash, Lakers
Chris Paul, Clippers
Russell Westbrook, Thunder
Kevin Garnett, Nets (Celtics)
Joe Johnson, Nets
U.S. NBA jersey sales for 2012-13 season
LeBron James, Heat
Derrick Rose, Bulls
Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Kevin Durant, Thunder
Carmelo Anthony, Knicks
Dwyane Wade, Heat
Dwight Howard, Rockets (Lakers)
Deron Williams, Nets
Blake Griffin, Clippers
Rajon Rondo, Celtics
